Cost Analyst

Overview

Analyze and forecast project costs, budgets, and financial performance for assigned units.

Key Responsibilities

• cost forecasting
• earned value
• cost variance
• stage gate
• cost analysis
• kpis

Tasks

-Collaborate with Project Managers to review change orders, verify committed costs, and support scope change requests. -Compile and analyze actual job cost data from accounting systems (Vista and VMS) and prepare forecasting workbooks. -Identifies and documents cost variances a nd recommend mitigation strategies to address potential impacts. -Support the Stage Gate Process by performing rigorous evaluations of project development and control deliverables. -Develop, maintain, and review cost forecasts, accruals, and budgets throughout project lifecycle. -Conducts analysis, optimization, and reporting on assigned projects, including evaluating risk, cost, and schedule performance against multi-year budget plans -Assist in project budget setup and earned value structure development at project initiation. -Utilize industry standard KPIs and metrics for project cost analysis such as CPI and EAC

Requirements

• sap
• power bi
• excel
• bachelors
• project controls
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and properly identify issues requiring immediate attention from those that are less urgent. Develop project plans, orders resources and materials, holds job kick off meetings, and identify changes in work scopes. -Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities -Mathematical Development: Ability to perform computations involving electrical power. -Education : Bachelors degree required; preferred disciplines accounting, business administration -Travel minimally on an as-needed basis. -Willingness to learn and operate client provided programs and systems. -Ability to effectively communicate with internal, client, and regulatory counterparts. -Strong computer skills. -Specialized Knowledge, Certifications and Licenses : Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Word & Excel, and Power BI; create clearly written communications. -Possess excellent communication skills to effectively interface -Must have experience working on a portfolio of projects. -Effective, clear & timely communication of data and trends to Project/Operations Management. -Reasoning Development: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; strong problem-solving skills. -Experience working both independently and, in a team, environment. -5+ years of project controls experience, including cash flow forecasting and analysis -Ability to examine information, facts, and data, and draw logical conclusions from available information. Perform well under pressure and act prudently concerning the safety of others. -Experience : Minimum of seven years’ Project Controls experience building and maintaining cost reports for large programs and projects. -Can conform to shifting priorities due to demands and timeline changes.

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About Qualus

-Founded with a mission to deliver high-quality engineering and consulting solutions. -Cater to a diverse range of industries, including energy, infrastructure, and utilities. -Have grown into a trusted partner for large-scale, complex projects across North America. -Operate at the intersection of innovation and practicality, from designing sustainable infrastructure to optimizing water resources. -Play a pivotal role in both public and private sector projects, from energy production to water management. -Possess standout expertise in heavy civil projects, providing engineering solutions that are both innovative and cost-effective. -Consistently deliver with an emphasis on precision, project efficiency, and exceeding client expectations.

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